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Eucryphycus californicus (Starks & Mann, 1911) Persimmon eelpout |
| Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 73 - 545 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay to San Diego in California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in dead bottom-drifting kelp or eelgrass that accumulates in submarine canyons and deep basins. Usually found at less than 210 m depth. Feeds mainly on amphipod crustaceans (Ref. 2850). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||